Insane Buffalo Chicken Dip with Garlic Parmesan Ranch Drizzle
Let’s be real—Buffalo Chicken Dip is the Beyoncé of party snacks. But this version? This is Beyoncé with a wind machine, a pyrotechnic backdrop, and a bass drop. Make this once, and you’ll be the person everyone begs to bring "that dip" to the party.
The Dip Base
3 cups shredded smoked or rotisserie chicken
1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened
1 cup sour cream
½ cup mayonnaise
1 cup buffalo sauce (Frank’s RedHot is the move)
1 tbsp hot honey (trust me on this)
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder (or 1 small clove minced garlic)
1 tsp onion powder
½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
½ cup ranch dressing
¼ cup blue cheese dressing (skip it if you hate fun)
The Cheese Explosion
1 cup sharp cheddar, shredded
1 cup pepper jack, shredded
½ cup smoked gouda, shredded
½ cup crumbled blue cheese (optional but worth it)
The Crunchy Topping
½ cup panko breadcrumbs
3 tbsp butter, melted
2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp garlic powder
The Finishing Touches
½ cup crispy bacon, crumbled
¼ cup sliced green onions
Extra hot honey drizzle
Extra buffalo sauce
Garlic Parmesan Ranch Drizzle
The silky, tangy drizzle that sends this over the top.
Ingredients:
¼ cup ranch dressing
2 tbsp buttermilk
1 tbsp grated Parmesan
¼ tsp garlic powder (or 1 small clove minced)
1 tsp melted butter
½ tsp lemon juice
Pinch of black pepper
Instructions:
Whisk everything together. Adjust with more buttermilk for perfect drizzle consistency. Strain if you want it super smooth. Store in a squeeze bottle and get ready for your drizzle moment.
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C)
Use a cast iron skillet or baking dish for drama and heat retention.
2. Make the creamy base
Mix cream cheese, sour cream, mayo, buffalo sauce, hot honey, ranch, blue cheese dressing, and all the seasonings until smooth. No lumps, no drama.
3. Add chicken and cheese
Fold in the shredded chicken, cheddar, pepper jack, gouda, and blue cheese. Stir like your reputation depends on it.
4. Transfer & top it
Spoon everything into your skillet or dish. In a small bowl, mix panko, melted butter, Parmesan, and garlic powder. Sprinkle that crunchy goodness right on top.
5. Bake it
Bake for 25–30 minutes, until bubbly and golden. Broil the last 2 minutes for extra crunch.
6. Drizzle & garnish
Drizzle on the garlic parmesan ranch. Follow with hot honey, a zigzag of buffalo sauce, crispy bacon, and sliced green onions.
7. Serve it hot
Pair with toasted baguette slices, tortilla chips, pretzel bites, or if you’re feeling extra—crispy tater tots. Trust me.
Pro Tips for Party People
Want to make it ahead?
Assemble everything raw, refrigerate up to 2 days, and bake at the party.
Or bake it at home, cover tightly with foil, and reheat at 350°F for 15 minutes at the party.
No oven at the party?
Scoop the cooked dip into a slow cooker and reheat on high for 1 hour or low for 2. Leave it on “warm” for the party.
Leftover magic
Spread inside a grilled cheese = elite move
Stir into mac and cheese = your new comfort food
Load onto baked potatoes or fries = snack hack unlocked